Hybrid Process Optimization Manager — Finance Tech

Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

PTO 18 days

Job summary

Grainger, Lake Forest, IL, seeks a Manager, Process Optimization to lead data-driven process improvements across finance and planning. Hybrid role with two onsite days per week at the Lake Forest HQ and one day at Chicago.

You will drive optimization for Oracle EPBCS and related planning tools, collaborating with global finance and technology teams to deliver measurable ROI. The role demands 5+ years of experience, strong stakeholder relations, and a track record of delivering cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Information Systems.
• 5+ years relevant experience.
• Experience leading planning teams; setting expectations and providing feedback.
• Experience managing multiple projects with timelines and budgets.
• Experience building relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Experience implementing Oracle technologies and system implementations.
• Experience using data and metrics to measure program performance and present to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own the Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPM) Planning platform configuration and data governance.
• Establish and maintain governance, processes, and training to drive adoption and consistency.
• Coordinate readiness and planning activities across workforce, capital, project, and financial modules in Oracle.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, reporting, and forecasting tools.
• Collaborate with Analytics, Finance, and Accounting to define data and reporting requirements.
• Develop financial models, dashboards, and ROI analyses for strategic initiatives.
• Translate operational metrics into meaningful financial insights for leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven analysis

Stakeholder management

Presentation to leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration/Information Systems

Tools

Oracle EPBCS

Job description

Grainger, Lake Forest, IL, seeks a Manager, Process Optimization to lead data-driven process improvements across finance and planning. Hybrid role with two onsite days per week at the Lake Forest HQ and one day at Chicago.

You will drive optimization for Oracle EPBCS and related planning tools, collaborating with global finance and technology teams to deliver measurable ROI. The role demands 5+ years of experience, strong stakeholder relations, and a track record of delivering cross-functional